The New York Clipper (July 1912)

18 THE ]STEW YORK CLIPPER. July 20 America's Greatest Feature Film Showing the most famous adventures of this great, famous scout and Indian fighter WE FURNISH BOND FOB $1000.00 TO PROTECT PURCHASERS AGAINST MOLESTATION CHOICE TERRITORY STILL OPEN BUFFALO BILL & PAWNEE BILL FILM CO. 145 West 45th Street, H. Y. City E MICH1GAK COPENTIOL M. F. I L O F A. MusKtJOtw. Mich., July 0. On the 8th several exhibitors arrived In tile evening. This morning at 8.55 a dclcgu- t!on. headed liy Carl Uny, with banners Hy- ing, automobiles, brass bands playing, met M. A. Ncff, president of tho Motion Picture Inhibitors' League of America, at the depot. y.r. Ncff was escorted to the Occidental lintel, where a rcscrvotlon had been mado for Ms special comfort and convenience. The convention was called to order In tho Crphuum Theatre nt 11 o'clock a. >t„ by the r'nto president, Peter J. .Tcup, of Detroit, viio delivered a short address. After his r.ildress the following committees were ap- pointed : __ Committee on Credentials—Wm. Ullmnn, Detroit, chairman; August Klclst, Pontine; M. J. Carroll, Jackson. Committee on Constitution—B. L. Con- verse, Owosso, chairman; Krcd Kumlcr, De- troit ; II. !■'. I''owser, Lansing. Committee on Ileceptlon—Carl Ray, Mus- kegon, chairman; II. It. Hllllcr, Grand Haven; Wm. Ullman, Detroit; Cbns. J. Wcntxcl, De- troit ; J. n. Towner, Jackson; Perry J. Coady, Muskegon. After the appointment of the committees an automobile sight-seeing ride was taken and a musical entertainment. Meeting ad- journed and met again at 3 o"clock p. M, President Jeup called the meeting to order. After a abort address, Mayor Harry A. Relt- dyk was Introduced. The address of the mayor was well received, and It was apparent that he had studied the motion picture from the educational point of view. Ills remarks were pleasing, and enthusiastically applauded. M. A. Neff, president of the National League, responded to the address of Mayor Itelldyk. Several ihat had heard Mr. Neff sneak several times before a convention stated lliiit the president Improved with every speech Ihnl be made. Ills subject was "The Uplift and tho Future of Cinematography." It dwelt upon the necessity of organization and the ml good to be accomplished. He urged tho Michigan exhibitors to perfect thorough or- putanllnn. lie nlso spoke of the Chicago convention, not only Inviting every exhibitor h Michigan lo attend, but urged the ueces- n"y and Importance of their attendance, stating that Chicago was eipectlng them and Unit they must not disappoint the big city, r* niTitngcmcnls were being made to cnter- Inlti them and give them the time of their lives. Mr. Nelf's address was well received, nml several who had never heard him speak |wfnrr were very much pleased to know that lliey were represented by a man who under- st iikIh nml appreciates the situation fully, Curl Kay was called for and stated the pro- pi'iini fur Ibe nest two days. Extended pro- ;-r;im ban been nrrnnged, of business and en- tertainment, winding up Thursdny evening wllU a boat ride on the lake and a big ban- quet. To-night the exhibitors were entertained hv a hand of forty pieces of music and a liljrh elans vaudeville hIiow. I'romluent mining the visitors were B, I>. Converse, Owobso. who Is a very nblo tnlker and a hard worker In the Interest of tho league; \V. Lester Levy. State secretory, was at his post, always smiling and rendy to as- sist In making the convention a grand suc- cess, which It la. Wm. Ullmnn, national vice president from Michigan, Is always distribut- ing encouragement and ready to assist any way possible to the comfort of the visitors; I". N. Harris. Amuse Theatre, Hart, Mich.; W. J. Council. Hon Ton Theatre, Jackson ; l'red Itumler, Warren Theatre, Detroit; J. B. Towner, Ideal Theatre, Jackson; J .S. Went- sel, Monarch and Olympic theatres, Detroit; A ugust Klclst, Mugle Theatre, Pontine; J. A. Pnwloy, Scenic Theatre, Saginaw: II, F. Fow- ser, vaudettc Theatre and Ronctn Theatre, Lansing: II. L. Hllllcr, Temple Theatre, Grand Haven ; George McArthur, Royal The- atre, Windsor, Ont.; P. J. Coady, Princess Theatre. Muskegon; C. A. Anderson, Hcr- mosa Theatre, Chicago, III. 0, A. Anderson, vice president of the Il- linois League, la no exception to the rule of the Chicago "boomer," always sneaking a good word for his homo town ana boosting the league. There are quite a number of manufacturers who nre displaying their exhibits. Amoug those of prominence arc Mr. Pyle, of Chicago, and Geo. F. Klcwcrt, Dlo Carbon Co., of Chi- cago, Wednesday, second day. Meeting called to order by President Jcup at 10 a. m. After the report of the committees (a large number of delegates having arrived during the night), Mr. NelT. the national president, responded to ii call for a speech. lie dwelt upon what could be accomplished through organization. Ills speech brought new life Into the conven- tion, and from the time he began speaking, everybody was enthusiastic, and harmony prevailed throughout the proceedings of the convention. Mr. NelT told of the early strug- gle of the organization, of the many things that Irnd been accomplished through tho or- ganization In other States, and pointed out that the organization now reached from the Atlantic to the Pacific, from tho lakes to tho gait, and Inside of leas than one year. The States that ore now organized and belong to the league contain two-thirds of the popu- lation of the United states. No other or- ganization In the history of tho world has grown so rapidly and so strong In the length of time as tho Motion Picture Exhibitors' League of America has grown. No other organization has has ever possessed the wealth and employed so many people as our organization has and docs. Mr. Neff stated that while the organization was not yet a year old, Australia and Canada wqrc organ- ized, and he predicted within another yrnr that Instead of the Motion Picture Exhibitors' League being confined to America, that It would be a world-wide organization, and that Its power for good and disseminating educa- tion and amusing the world would be ap- preciated lo almost every civilized nation. After Mr. Nelf's speech he was warmly con- gratulated, and niaiiv made the remark that It was easy to understand that after hearing Mr. NelT spenk, why the organization had ?rown so rapidly. Mr. Nelf urged the at- endonce of each and every exhibitor at tho Chicago convention. After the speech-making the next thing In order was tho adoption of the revised con- stitution. A motion was offered by J. J. Keldcr, of Jackson, national treasurer, that the sense of the convention wns that tho legislature pass a law whereby the governor of the State shn'l appoint a Censor Hoard, md that those appointed upon the board should be appolnled on account of their fit- neat to Oil (lie position and not through or by reason or atlllla'.lon. or connected with nny creed, ethics, financial or political Inter- est but that they should be able to answer nil questions and bo familiar with the mo- tion picture business and cinematography, m ii that their business, social and moral qualifications should be taken into consid- eration before the appointment should be wade. In other words, that no one should be placed on tho board only those who are qualified to servo upon the Censor Board to the best Interest of the public nt large and those engaged In the up-litt and promotion of cinematography. Provisions were made to secure a State organizer, and It la proposed to push the work until every exhibitor be- comes a member of the organization. After the business session the following officers were elected to serve one year: I resident. Carl Hay, Muskegon, first Vice-president, . B. L. Converse, Owcsbo. Second Vice-president, J. J. lllcdcr, Jack- son. Third Vice-president, G. It. Durklns, Hsgt- now. Secretary, W. Lester Levy, Detroit. Treasurer, II. F. Kowscr, Lansing. After his election Mr. Ray wob called to the chair to assume his official duties during the convention. It. L. Converse, Owosso, was elected na- tional vice president. The following members were elected dele- gates to attend tho Chicago convention: Carl Ray, Muskegon. Peter J. Jeup, Detroit. W. J. Carroll, Jackson. Alternates: A. L, Itrmvn, Lansing. O. C. Nichols, Grand Rapids. 11, P. Leahy, Bay City. Tlic next annual meeting will be held In Saginaw on the 8th and Oth of July, 1013. When It camo to select tho next plnce of meeting, Bay City, Jackson and Saginaw made n bid for the convention. Saginaw won out by n majority of one vote. C. A. Anderson, of Chicago, first vice-presi- dent of the Illinois League, one of Chi- utgo's most earnest representatives, who wns the Hist to call the Chicago exhibitors to- gether In n meeting, Is In attendance at the convention, He Is enthusiastic over the coining convention at Chbago, and predicts a largo gathering. He Is a splendid mixer, and Is doing the fine work for Chicago. Mr. Anderson has his own light plant, and in ninny respects It is the only one of the kind in Chicago. He seems to never thro of tell- ing tho grand time the exhibitors will have at the big Chicago National Convention. Chicago Is to be congratulated on having so enthusiastic a rerescntatlvc an Mr. An- derson. The newly elected officers are on- llinsliiHllc, and are starting with tho deter- mination of showing the rest of the States hew strong Michigan will be within the next few months. Last nlglit J. J. Rlcdcr and several exhib- itors arrived nnd found the hotels packed. They had to look around some time before they could secure lodging. The town Is full of exhibitors, and the physicians aro having their convention here at the same time. Carl Ray. tho newly elected president, owns four theatres In Muskegon, and there is only one other theatre in tho city, Mr. Converse, elected first vlco president, la an untiring worker, full of enthusiasm, good counsel and the right man in the right place. The delegate, Mr. Carroll, of Jackson, Is an untiring worker In the Interests of the league. Peter J. Jeup, who has served his term for one year, was renominated, but declined the nomination. Mr. Jeup. at the Orpheum Tho- atre, was presented by the league with a dlnmond rlug, a token of high esteem In which he Is held by the league of Michigan. Tho presentation speech was made by Mr. Ncff. Mr. Jeup wns very much pleased to receive the present, and was very much surprised, as It nroiUtcfhrisinfhisniinpn INDISPUTABLE ORIGINATORS "COWBOY FILMS. WE CONTINUE 700FFER EACH WUK MR.G.M. ANDERSON . (POPULARLY KNOWN AS "BRONCHO BIUY")IN THRILLING STORIES OF EARLY DAYS IN WESTERN-AMERlCAiSTACED.UHDERJHE PERSONAL SUPERVISION MR.ANDERSON,tt5lST£ti'BV ACAREfUILY TRAINED COMPANY was kept a secret from, him until Mr, Ncff presented It. The badger fight which took place at the Convention Hall Orpheum Theatre after the regular vaudeville performance was over, was very Interesting nnd exciting. Mr. Kay had several large bets In real money. He look all bets offered him that the dog would whip the badger. Money was being bet In ?S, $10 nnd even $20 at a tune. Pcirr Jeup was chairman of ceremonies, and Units A. Abt, chemist, repreientlng the lidcur A. Murpiiy Co., Insecticides and d'.rinlectants, 80 Dadgley Avenue. Detroit, was the referee. Mr. ltay supplied Mr. Abt with a large pair of gloves and bad his feet, legs and arms wrapped with large pieces of cnnviis so that the badger could not bite linn when the dogs would be taking liberties with the* badger, as It was Mr. Abt's busi- ness u> tee that the dog and the badger wero separated when time called. M'hcn the excite- ment grow at Its height, Mr. ltay gave the word for Mr. Abt to pull the string that was tied to the badger so that the badger would fct out of the dox In a hurry and be ready or the combat. Mr. Abt was bo nervous and excited when lie pulled tho str ig lie ran behind the scenery and caused much contusion, and the badger was almost thrown over the footlights. A large num- ber of exhibitors were In attendance and quite a number of local citizens to see this light. Meny ladles were In attendance nnd enjoyed the fight very much. Of course, tho badger getting broke as h • was pulled out could net put up a very strong battle, and the dog was declared the winner or tho battle and Mr. ltay won nil the money. Third day, July 11. Convention called to order at 10 a. m. In session until 12 o'clock. Large amount of business transacted. After the convention adjourned, automobiles wero waiting tn take them to too boat, and a band of forty pieces escorted them where they wore wined, dined and fanned by the cool. Invigorating breeze of the grand old Lake Michigan. This con- vention will bear fruit like "oread cast upon the water." The good that will be done will be seen many days hence. A vote of thanks was tendered Mr. Neff for his assistance. A vote of thanks was tendered Carl ltay for the efficient manner In which he handled the convention. FIXVaVE and SOUTG SLIDES 76 Reels of One Film, t* a reel and up; 26,000 ft. of One stock, no worn ont film, 2c. and np, SOO Bits ~ i,|U set and tip. A Power No. 6 Machine, $100; Edison Exhibition Machine, $80; Model Machine, $20. I also bay Fllir, audits and Machines, If good. Bone Slides "3"0»ioiuui~ Q. W. QAI/i.->T TO ChrlatoTjhor Btraat. II. Y. City. BUFFALO BILL-PAWM BILL PICTURES. The Buffalo BUI and Pawnee Bill Film Co. Is suing Major Llllle and Col. Cody on ac- count of an article published ia tho moving picture trade papers, which they claim was published with the Intention to Intimidate exhibitors from exhibiting the three reel mov- ing picture feature, entitled "The Life of Ihiffnlo Illll," the rights for which are con- trolled by the Buffalo Bill and I'awnee BUI Film Co. for the entire world. Col. Cody and Major l.lllle entered suit against this com- pany and prayed for an Injunction to stop the aale of this Him. which Justice Gerard of the Supreme Court denied, and he upheld the 111m company's claim to the sole rights of these pictures. Since this decision baa been handed down, Major Llllle has caused an article to lie published In several papers Which might Intimidate a number of exhibitors from show- ing these Hlnis, therefore the Him company has caused this ault to be brought. The ltuffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill Film Co. further wishes to state that exhibitors and prospective State right purchasers should nave no fenr of molestation from outside parties, as this company will stand by any transaction It makes, and will furnish a .bond for $1,000 to any purchaser of terri- tory to protect htm against any controversy whatever. ■ ■ AND STILL ANOTHER. Tho Philadelphia Bureau of Building In- spection granted a permit last week to A. D. westover, architect, for the erection of a $100,000 moving picture nnd vaudeville the- atre on tho West side of Broad Street, abovo Snyder Avenue, for Hopkins, Mllgram & Gardner, who nlso own tho Alhnmbra The- atre, at Twelfth Street nnd PaBsyunk Ave- nue. The plans provide for a four story hall building, on the front portion of the lot measuring 110 by 35 feet, with the theatre In tho rear, which will occupy a lot 00 by 121 feet. Tho building will he a completely equipped theatre, with n 45 foot stage and a gallery. Tho seating capacity will be 2,C00. » ALTOONA M. P. NEWS. Tun new National Theatre, on Ninth Street, between Eighth and Ninth avenues. Altoonu, Pa., owned by Thomas Wclr, opened July 18. KLEim COMEDY PROGRAM. George Klbine's three releases for the week ending Saturday, July 27, consists of a Clncs comedy drama, an Eel Ipso farce, combined with a French military subject, and a Clnes light comedy, altogether a pro- gram both attractive, amusing and quite np- firoprlato for this season of the year, when Ight and entertaining pictures aro more ap- preciated than the heavier photo dramas re- quiring the effort of thought. Tuesday's Clncs (July 23), "A Daugh- ter's Diplomacy," In which Florence Bcrtlnl, one of the Clnes Co.'s most charming lead- ing women portrays the character of the daughter, concerns the Mnrtln family, and tho Jealousy of Mrs. Martin because of her husband's assiduous attentions to a certain fascinating countess. The daughter, Marlon. Is very unhappy when she becomes aware of the state of affairs, and bends every effort to break the spelt of the countess over her father and bring about once more the old time happy relations. Mow successfully she works out her dilemma Is best related by tho finely staged and splendidly acted picture . Wednesday's Eclipse (Juty 24), "Billy's Nightmare," Is one of these French farces requiring very little explanation, the title Itself being sufficiently lucid. It Is enough to say that from start to finish It Is one long laugh, what Is commonly termed "a side- splitter." On the game reel has been added a splendid military topical subject, showing an impressive and thrilling martial array, "The French. Army In Action." This reel Is bound to be a winner because of the splendid combination of fun and laughter and In- structive entertainment. •SATunDAy's Clncs (July 27), "Too Mnny Sweethearts," relates In a highly amusing manner how George (played by Alfred Braccl), a very impressionable, and fickle young man, Imagines himself In love with several girls at the same time, and, while tho guest of two fun-loving sisters at a house party, he falls In love with both, which re- sults in mnny laughable complications. Dor- othy Ferrari nml Maurice Anverso arc also concerned In the cast, which fact Is evidence of the high artistic manner In which this company fs portrayed. Some of the best tal- ent of the Clnes Players Is employed In furnishing the action of the comedy. Toe scenery and settings also deserve a special mcbtion, and there Is little doubt of the pop- ular approval with which the film will be received. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION, any part of one thou- sand HIGH CL.AH8, VENEER 8EVTEII ■KTTBHa, perfect condition. Coat $6.00, sell for 25 cents. Apply Seventh Rtglmint Armory, Now York. m\m raws. PRESIDENT NEFF IS BUSY. Talked at Dayton and Mo-red On To Michigan—Claoy News, Prrbidknt M. A. Nkft, uf the Motion Pic- ture Exhibitors' League, left Cincinnati for Muskegon lo attend tho annual meeting of the Michigan State exhibition. He had Junt returned from Dayton, i>., where, with Col, (inumont, hn supervised the tuning of a series of pictures of the National Soldiers' Home. Col. Neff was Introduced to the veterans, made a talk, nnd was the guest of honor at an Informal luncheon. Tun Zoological Garden has added motion pictures as a free attraction, to replace tho concerts, during the three weeks' engagement of Ben Greet's Woodland Players. "Attacked by a Lion" was one feature illm of tho first week'. Tun Liberty, out on Liberty Street, has been featuring "Tito Raven." Ihvino WlflTi Is singing at Ilcuck's Opera nouse. Tub Empress emphasized tho featuring of "The Pride of Lexington.'" ' A! J. lUtxLLM is singing at the Royal. With the opening of the Mars Alrdome, on Walnut Hills, the Mars closed for the Hum- mer—stormy nights-excepted. Nimwoon has been In the throes of a mo- tion picture-municipal battle. Of course, the city won. The nlrdomc people attempted to run without n license. The result was cer- tain. Wires were cut, arrests made and fines levied. Mayor William M. Frldman put the screws on tight. As a result of tho graceful surrender, the picture people aro permitted to allow six nights, but no Sunday perform- ances nre permitted. Manager Dlnglcstcdt wns fined $25 and costs, and Earl Bishop, the operator, $5 and costs, for violating the law. A cuntous fact, but one that Is fast be- coming a dally occurrence. Is that large num- bers of visitors from all parts of the States flock to tho big EsHiinay Chicago studio to learn how moving pictures are made. Often tho group of spectators represent delegates from Montana, Texas, New York and Ala- bania at one and the same time. The won- derfully clever arrangement of Kssnnay'i great artificial lighting system calls for ad- miration and surprise, and the visitors stand In wonderment at tho scenes of activity be- fore them during the constant shifting of ''sets" and people, and the rapidly moving light trams that glide noiselessly from one end of the studio t<> the other. The past week Mason Hopper, comedy producer, photo- graphed thirty-one scenes In the studio In six nnd one-half hours. This Is somewhat of a ■record In Itself, and proves beyond a qucstloa of doubt that the Esjnnay Co. has as perfect facilities for getting out Us films as can bo found in tho world. Trb Bsbanay Company, now working In tho famous Wisconsin Dells, has completed three productions which are masterpieces of photography and marvelous scenery. These have been forwarded to tho Chicago studio, and will be announced for release In the near future. Tho members of the company And that horseback riding Is one of the finest recreations In tho world, and early cork morning they can be seen mounted and gal- loping off up the road leading to the pic- turesquo Upper Dells, or that leading to tho Lower Dells. In this famous region a person can ride for many miles through beautiful canyons and the famous wooded retreats, so well known to tourists who spend each Sum- mer at the Dells. It Is always a race to sec who returns to the hotel first, and so far Martha Russell, a splendid horsewoman, and Francis X. Bushman have carried off tho honors. The other members are all first class riders, and these two msy bo dethroned from tho exalted pedestal before many more weckl elapse. Martha Russell, leading lady of the Banna* Company now operating In the Wis- consin Dells, and an expert swimmer, saved tho life of the youngest son of W. M. Clark, a Chicago broker, from drowning. The little fellow had found a canoe beached, climbed In nnd was soon drifting In midstream. Be- coming frightened, he capsized the canoe, and his screams attracted a score of people who were bathlng'somo distance down the beach. Miss Russell Instantly dived In, swam to the struggling boy as he was disappearing for the Inst time, seized him by the hair and brought him safoly to shore, where he was soon clasped In the arms of his father, who tried to thank Miss Russell with the tears of gratitude welling from bis eyes. The popular actress was warmly congratulated for her bravo act, but escaped from her admirers is tho confines of tho hotel before she. was en- tirely overwhelmed. MIbb Russell Is fentnreil in all of tho productions the Kssanay Players have so far completed In the plcturenquo Dells. ■ ' ANOTHER "MOVIHS" FOR ALTOOSA, Robert and Andrew G. Gamble, proprietors of the Family and the Grand, moving pic- ture theatres, In Altoona, Pa., recently pur- chased ■ tho^ Bowman corner, at Klcventn Avenue nnd Fourteenth Street, that city, for $00,000, and within thirty days will start to bultd a theatre, ■ fifty by one nun dred and ten feet. The building will be of Met; with an up-to-date theatre front. TJe seating capacity will be seven hundred, tho policy of this new house will bo devoted ex cluslvely to moving pictures. The location la one of the test In the city. It Is nearly opposite the large department store otWB. F. Gablo & Co., and when completed, with the now Notopolls moving picture house now un- der construction, will make five picture the- atres on Eleventh Avenue. MAKE-DP GUARANTEED Tun motion pictures of big game hunting In Alaska-Siberia, with the Carnegie Museum expedition, wore shown Sunday evening, Juiy 14, nt tho Hollywood Horse Show Grounds, Long Branch, N. J., when they began a trlet Summer engagement, The Arctic locale.ano the spice of danger and adventure maie a picture drama which doubtless will soon gain treat popularity at too resort.